William James "Bill" Leyden
- Born
- 27 June 1926 (82 years old)
- Passed away
- 4 October 2008
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Gender
- Male
William James “Bill” Leyden was US Marine Corps Private First Class who was in the famous K Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, US 1st Marine Division (K/3/5). Leyden served with Authors Marines Eugene Sledge & R.V. Burgin. He was wounded twice by explosions, once on during the Battle of Peleliu, and the other during the Battle of Okinawa. After the war Leyden became a pro golfer and was in car sales.
